Huntsville,
Alabama (October 30, 2006) Huntsville Police Investigator Kathy
Pierce has received the Ron Decker Award of Excellence from the 2006 annual
Alabama Association of Polygraph Examiners. This award is the highest honor
bestowed upon an examiner by the Association. Ron Decker, also known
internationally in the field of polygraph as the “Wizard”, is considered by
many as the father of modern polygraph. The award is given annually to the
examiner who most exemplifies their dedication and professional commitment
to the field. Investigator Pierce is assigned to the Major Crimes Unit
working child sex abuse cases, and keeping track of convicted sex offenders.
She became part of the HPD Polygraph Unit in July 2005. Chief Rex Reynolds
said, “We are honored as a department by Investigator Pierce receiving this
award of excellence; this is another example of the true professionals our
department is blessed to have serving our city.” Pierce a 24-year-veteran
with the Huntsville Police Department has established an outstanding
reputation among the law enforcement polygraph community. Polygraph
examiners from eight other states utilize Alabama’s annual training because
of its high degree of excellence.